NYC Marathon 2016: Anne Curtis Among 51,000 Finishers, Instagram Photos You Must See

Actress and TV host Anne Curtis ticked off an item off her bucket list after finishing the New York City Marathon 2016 on November 6.  Anne was a finisher among 51,000 runners. According to a report, the NYC Marathon 2016 broke the record for most marathon finishers. The photo was posted on November 6 and hit over 120k.

I did it! My very first marathon in NYC! What a bucket list moment ✔️ I can't explain how fulfilling it is when you cross the finish line. It certainly isn't easy but the whole experience is worth the physical pain. Each borough (there were 5) had a different feel, music and vibe. The spectators are there to cheer you on, give you power up high-fives and push you when you feel like you want to stop. To all the kababayans that were out there today to cheer me on… screaming and some even with posters, Maraming Salamat. ❤️ Nakakaiyak and yan po ang dahilan kung bakit halos hindi nawala ang ngiti ko. After my first… I would like to conquer more! 26.2 or 42.165 dedicated and inspired by the FILIPINO YOUTH and it's through God's grace, I FINISHED ???‍♀️? @nycmarathon @unicefphils #NYCmarathANNEventure #ANNEventuresNYC #tcsnycmarathon #nycmarathon2016 #TeamUNICEFph

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Nov 6, 2016 at 5:52pm PST

In the photo Anne said the whole experience was worth the physical pain. Anne said the run was inspired by and dedicated to the Filipino youth. She thanked all her ‘kababayans’ who were cheering her on and said, “Nakakaiyak and yan po ang dahilan kung bakit halos hindi nawala ung ngiti ko” (I felt so moved, this is the the reason why I had a smile on my face the whole time).

I'm as ready as I'll ever be! 1 more sleep to go! ? Don't know if I'll get much sleep tonight from excitement and nervousness but here I goooooooooo! ? Thank you to everyone that has donated on my simply giving page!!!! I'm almost at my goal of 42 thousand for the 42 kilometres I will be running tomorrow! You can still cheer me on by donating any amount at https://www.simplygiving.com/teamunicefph ? ALL proceeds will go to @unicefphils as we continue to make a difference in the lives of Filipino children. Can't help but feel so inspired as I dedicate my first marathon to the FILIPINO YOUTH who are so close to my heart! ❤️@nycmarathon #NYCmarathANNEventure #ANNEventuresNYC #nycmarathon2016 #tcsnycmarathon

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Nov 5, 2016 at 7:48am PDT

Anne Curtis is a UNICEF Philippines celebrity advocate for children. She is racing funds for Filipino children through the Simply Giving Page. Anne dedicated her NYC Marathon run to UNICEF Philippines and hoped to raise P 42,000 to represent the 42 kilometers to make it more memorable. To date, she has raised P 65,736 with 28 donors.

I dedicated my first marathon to the FILIPINO YOUTH which kept me inspired every single mile. Thank you to everyone that donated and is STILL donating! So far, I've reached 140% of my targeted goal on my simplygiving page. You are most welcome to continue sharing your blessings if you are still feeling generous at https://www.simplygiving.com/teamunicefph ? Thank you to everyone that cheered me on by donating. If I could, I'd give all of you a big hug! Thank you for standing with me as we make a change in the lives of filipino children that need our help ? A shoutout to my @unicefphils family that gave me this flag as a gift. I will continue to be a Hero and Champion for Children for as long as I live! ???‍♀️? #TeamUNICEFph #NYCmarathANNEventure #ANNEventuresNYC #tcsnycmarathon #nycmarathon2016

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Nov 7, 2016 at 7:47am PST

Anne Curtis Preparation For NYC Marathon 2016, #NYCmarathANNEventure

Anne is adventurous, a thrill seeker and an athlete. Like any other athlete, she prepares. Recently, Anne did a 10 km run. In this Instagram photo, Anne looks prepared. She did a countdown to the NYC Marathon and said, “I Got This.”

10km run ✔️ Ang init! Was a little bit of a struggle due to lack of sleep and not training for a week because of work but I GOT THIS. Ready to bring it to the @nycmarathon ?? 42km/26.2 miles HERE WE GO! The countdown begins with 12 days to go! Breaking in my backup runners just in case something happens to my other @adidasph ultraboost uncaged ?? @saliceph @garmincenter Thanks coach @igelopez for getting me through my last 5km. Kung wala ka dun malamang naglakad na ako. Haha! ? Yey! At least na launch na hair ko. I can't tie it na. So headband na to! ? #nycmarathanneventure #tcsnycmarathon #nycmarathon

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Oct 24, 2016 at 6:34pm PDT

Anne posted a photo of her on Instagram training with her coach Miguel Lopez weeks before the NYC Marathon.

In the zone with coach @igelopez ? @nycmarathon here I come!!! Thank you @bubblesparaiso for the ? #NYCmarathANNEventure

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Oct 12, 2016 at 6:09pm PDT

In October, Anne did an introductory long distance run of 15.5 km. In this photo, she seemed ready to take on the NYV Marathon. She may have tagged coach Miguel to let him know she’s preparing.

Welcome Back Introductory Long Distance run of 15.5km after a week of NO training. ? Happy I got it in before the rain poured down! Hi Coach @igelopez ? Can't believe it's a month to go before the NYC MARATHON!!!!!! Waaaaaah!!!!! #NYCmarathANNEventure

A photo posted by Anne Curtis (@annecurtissmith) on Oct 3, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT

NYC Marathon 2016 Breaks Record, Most Marathon Finishers

According to Runners World, the NYC Marathon 2016 was likely the largest marathon. Report said the initial count was 51,388 finishers out of 51,995. This is a 98.8 percent completion rate. The NYC race would hold the title of the biggest ever if the finisher total would remain true. Report further said that an official number will be released in a few weeks.

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